Dmitry Shapiro has more than ten years of technology management experience in the Internet, e-commerce, and telecommunications industries.

Before founding Akonix, Mr. Shapiro served as Senior Technology Project Leader with CollegeClub.com, where he designed, planned and managed the development of the company's major technology initiatives. Mr. Shapiro's also served in senior technology management positions with Fujitsu Business Communications Systems, and Ideal Technical Services.

Mr. Shapiro holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.